Question
My child always makes excuses at dinner time, not wanting to eat, but they snack a lot. However, when it’s time for a meal, they want to avoid it, eating only a little. During this time, the child has lost weight and often complains of stomach pain. What kind of assistance can I provide? Could it be a disease if my child doesn’t want to eat dinner?
Answer
To help your baby develop an interest in eating dinner, consider the following approaches: Prepare a small amount of delicious food each time, but don’t let the child eat their fill. Make the child look forward to food, hoping for more next time. If the child doesn’t want to eat something, don’t persuade them; take it away immediately. Between meals, strictly avoid giving snacks. Use methods like drinking water or distracting their attention until it’s time for the next meal to eat dinner. Letting your baby’s biological clock ring the hunger signal on time is effective in boosting their appetite.